Essential Jordan & Egypt (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Essential Jordan & Egypt (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
15 Days Starting in Amman, Jordan and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
Tour operator:
Tour code:
JED1
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 15-day journey through the wonders of Jordan and Egypt, staying in luxurious 5 and 4-star accommodations. This adventure includes all breakfasts and a special dinner under the stars in the magical Wadi Rum desert. Discover the ancient marvels of Petra and the Pyramids of Giza, and sail the Nile on a traditional Felucca. Explore the historic sites of Aswan, including the Philae Temple, and enjoy the vibrant culture of Cairo with visits to the Egyptian Museum and the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar. With the comfort of private, air-conditioned coaches and an included international flight between Jordan and Egypt, this tour offers a seamless blend of cultural exploration and relaxation. Optional activities like hot-air ballooning over Luxor and camel trekking in Wadi Rum allow you to tailor your experience. Guided by local experts, this tour promises an unforgettable exploration of two of the world's most fascinating countries.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Amman
Location: Amman
Accommodation Name: Ibis Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Welcome to Jordan! Keep your eyes peeled at Amman airport for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Amman or go out for an optional group dinner.
Day 2 : Ajloun, Jerash, Amman
Location: Amman
Accommodation Name: Ibis Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Eat up at breakfast as you depart for Ajloun Castle and the impressive ancient city of Jerash. Filled with stunning sights of Greco-Roman ruins, the area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age! As you get your daily dose of history and amazement, return to Amman for the evening.
Day 3 : Wadi Rum, Jeep Safari
Location: Wadi Rum
Accommodation Name: Hilawi Camp Site
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We make for our camp at the otherworldly desert of Wadi Rum. No better way to roam the desert filled with impressive rock formations, time to jump on a jeep safari. Brace for a local feast afterwards, we’re having an authentic Jordanian dinner in a magical setting tonight. Naturally to be followed by a camp fire in the desert, singing and sharing stories – scary or not – and bonding with your travel mates. Hope for a clear sky and a stunning starry sky at our desert camp.
Day 4 : Wadi Rum, Petra
Location: Petra
Accommodation Name: Petra Palace Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
The experience of a lifetime awaits. Next up will be the magnificent world-famous Petra, the greatest attraction in the Middle East and a full day of exploration. Your local guide will provide a brief history of the ancient city and show you the ins and outs. The massive underground city is carved into a huge rose-coloured rock, make sure to have your cameras at the ready! You’ll also get a chance to discover the Pharaoh's Castle, the Triumphal arch and the Amphitheatre along the way. Remain in Petra overnight as none can have enough of it.
Day 5 : Petra, Dead Sea, Amman
Location: Petra
Meals Included: Breakfast
A day is never enough for the vastness of Petra. The tour of the ‘Red Rose City’ continues before we drive to the lowest point of dry land on earth. The Dead Sea, also known as ‘Sea of Salt’, is hundreds of metres below sea level, hence the famous incredibly salty water that floats you almost above waist. Enjoy the warm sun, cleansing mud baths and the most original swimming experience ever. Then continue to Amman where we stay overnight.
Day 6 : Amman City Tour
Location: Amman
Accommodation Name: Ibis Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Time to discover the vibrant Jordanian capital of Amman. Embark on a city tour of beautiful sites and highlights including the Citadel and the Amphitheatre, and discover the impressive history of Jordan. In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the town on your own terms and listen to prayers as you watch the sun set.
Day 7 : Amman, Cairo ( By Flight)
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Amman airport for your flight to Cairo. In the evening, feel free to discover Cairo on your own terms and compare the local Egyptian cuisine with Jordan!
Day 8 : Cairo City Tour, Luxor
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Prepare your lenses for the breath-taking, world-famous Pyramids and the Sphinx. Face all their 4,600-year glory and embrace the only remaining Ancient Wonder of the World. After everyone had their dose of awe, we head out to Sakkara for sightseeing. The first capital of ancient Egypt is famous for the step pyramid built in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon, board the bus to Luxor and check into our premium hotel by the Nile.
Day 9 : Luxor, Aswan
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
The West Bank of the Nile awaits with the incredible Valley of the Kings. Also known as “City of the Dead”, it's home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. As you’d expect, here lied the famous mummy of Tutankhamun III. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is the next stop. As you try to break the spell of ancient wonders, drive to Aswan for overnight stay.
Day 10 : Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Time to explore Aswan, famed for its skilled artisans and the Unfinished Obelisk. Take a short motorboat ride to reach the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, the divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. Early in the morning you can join the optional trip to the gorgeous Abu Simbel, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a must-do for all keen on history and mythology.
Day 11 : Daily Felucca Cruise On The Nile
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Time to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the Nile. Jump on-board a traditional Felucca sailboat, bound for the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on the Nile. After our river excursion, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Aswan as you wish.
Day 12 : Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
A day full of amazing wonders and ancient beauties. Start off with a visit to the Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. As you get your dose of marvel, ride to Luxor and check into the hotel. After a refreshing break, brace for the Luxor Temple, dedicated to the great god Amun. The temple was built on top of a smaller structure dating back to 14th century BC!
Day 13 : Luxor, Cairo
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, depart for the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous Obelisk and temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies fuelling such creations for millennia. In the afternoon drive to Cairo for overnight stay.
Day 14 : Cairo City Tour
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world. Egyptian Museum of Cairo houses around 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities. Then roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohammed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!
Day 15 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates. Check-out of the hotel in Cairo (11:00am) and catch the transfer to the airport at the end of your tour. Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 & 4 star hotels in Egypt, 4 & 3 star hotels and desert camp in Jordan
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Meals
14 breakfasts, 1 Dinner
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Transportation
A/C coach or mini-bus, Felucca, 4X4 Jeep in Wadi Rum, flight between Jordan & Egypt
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival and departure airport transfers on the entire trip.
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides and local tour leaders in Jordan
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Train ( Sleeper Cabin )
2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth)
What's Not Included
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Any flights not mentioned above
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Travel Insurance
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Meals not stated above
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Items of a personal nature
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Tips and gestures
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with air-conditioned coaches or mini-buses, enjoy a Felucca sail on the Nile, explore Wadi Rum in a 4X4 Jeep, and benefit from an included international flight between Jordan and Egypt.
Accommodation
Stay in luxurious 5 and 4-star hotels in Egypt, and 4 and 3-star hotels with a unique desert camp experience in Jordan, ensuring comfort and adventure throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in 5 and 4 star hotels in Egypt, and 4 and 3 star hotels along with a desert camp in Jordan.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, arrival and departure airport transfers are included for the entire trip.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 14 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation includes air-conditioned coaches or mini-buses, a Felucca, a 4X4 Jeep in Wadi Rum, and an international flight between Jordan and Egypt.
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Is there a guided tour included in the itinerary?
Yes, the tour includes the services of experienced Egyptologist guides and local tour leaders in Jordan.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include hot-air ballooning over Luxor, camel trekking, jeep safaris in Wadi Rum, a traditional Nubian-style dinner, and a Petra by Night tour.
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What is the highlight of the visit to Wadi Rum?
In Wadi Rum, you can enjoy a traditional Jordanian dinner under the stars, followed by music and dance around the campfire, and an optional camel trek through the desert landscapes.
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What unique experience is offered on the Nile River?
The tour includes a Felucca day-trip down the Nile River to the Kitchener Islands, offering a glimpse into the Nubian lifestyle.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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